Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.

Q: Is Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. in a walkable area?

Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: When does Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.'s license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.'s license expires on May 31, 2028.

Q: Are pets allowed at Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.?

Yes, Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. allows residents to bring their pets.

Q: Who is the administrator of Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.?

Alex Parker is the administrator of Friendship Assisted Living, Inc..

Q: How many beds does Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. have?

Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. has 120 beds.

Q: Has Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. had any deficiencies?

Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. has had 5 reported deficiencies since 2021 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

Q: Are there photos of Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.?

Yes — there are 11 photos of Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. in the photo gallery on this page.

Overview of Friendship Assisted Living

Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. is located in Roanoke, Virginia. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services. The community is designed to support residents' health and well-being through social engagement, fitness opportunities, and access to healthcare.

Facility Direct Line (540) 265-2244

120-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 19 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationMay 31, 2028

Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. is administered by Alex Parker.

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Virginia state average

Overall vs. VA average

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	5	14	This facility has had 64% fewer total inspections than the Virginia average (5 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 64% fewer
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	4	9	This facility has 56% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia nursing home (4 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 56% better
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	80%	64%	This facility has 16 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia nursing home (80% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 16% worse

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Pets Allowed

4.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Roanoke's city center to Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.'s address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.

CMS & VA Dept. of Health data


Our Lady of the Valley	NH AL MC RC SNF	Roanoke (Gainsboro)	127 Facility 127 VA AVG 96 Rank #76 / 365	87.4% Facility 87.4% VA AVG 70.5 Rank #63 / 297	+24%	3.79 Facility 3.79 VA AVG 3.74 Rank #42 / 78	-42%	+1%	$0 Facility $0 VA AVG $54.3k Rank #1 / 82	14 Facility 14 VA AVG 38.4 Rank #14 / 77	4.7 Facility 4.7 VA AVG 8.9 Rank #18 / 77	-	111	A+	68 Facility 68 VA AVG 44 Rank #73 / 446	David Rawlings	$14.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $14.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024 VA AVG $18.3M Rank #51 / 78	$8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024 VA AVG $6.9M Rank #48 / 78	55.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility 55.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 VA AVG 39.7% Rank #31 / 78	495357
Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	NH AL HC IL MC SNF	Roanoke (Westland)	43 Facility 43 VA AVG 96 Rank #313 / 365	53.5% Facility 53.5% VA AVG 70.5 Rank #240 / 297	-24%	5.33 Facility 5.33 VA AVG 3.74 Rank #14 / 78	+28%	+42%	$0 Facility $0 VA AVG $54.3k Rank #1 / 82	12 Facility 12 VA AVG 38.4 Rank #8 / 77	4.0 Facility 4.0 VA AVG 8.9 Rank #10 / 77	-	23	-	33 Facility 33 VA AVG 44 Rank #281 / 446	Heather Neff	$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 VA AVG $18.3M Rank #29 / 78	$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 VA AVG $6.9M Rank #53 / 78	96.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 96.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 VA AVG 39.7% Rank #75 / 78	495373
Friendship Retirement Community	NH AL IL MC RC SNF	Roanoke (Hollins)	253 Facility 253 VA AVG 96 Rank #5 / 365	91.2% Facility 91.2% VA AVG 70.5 Rank #42 / 297	+29%	4.46 Facility 4.46 VA AVG 3.74 Rank #31 / 78	+4%	+19%	$0 Facility $0 VA AVG $54.3k Rank #1 / 82	18 Facility 18 VA AVG 38.4 Rank #27 / 77	4.5 Facility 4.5 VA AVG 8.9 Rank #17 / 77	-	231	A+	48 Facility 48 VA AVG 44 Rank #185 / 446	Friendship Foundation Inc	$29.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $29.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024 VA AVG $18.3M Rank #19 / 78	$15.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $15.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024 VA AVG $6.9M Rank #19 / 78	51.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility 51.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 VA AVG 39.7% Rank #47 / 78	495092
South Roanoke Nursing Home	NH HOS MC RC SNF	Roanoke (Edgehill)	98 Facility 98 VA AVG 96 Rank #156 / 365	89.9% Facility 89.9% VA AVG 70.5 Rank #44 / 297	+28%	3.36 Facility 3.36 VA AVG 3.74 Rank #50 / 78	+6%	-10%	$0 Facility $0 VA AVG $54.3k Rank #1 / 82	39 Facility 39 VA AVG 38.4 Rank #50 / 77	13.0 Facility 13.0 VA AVG 8.9 Rank #60 / 77	-	88	A+	45 Facility 45 VA AVG 44 Rank #207 / 446	American Healthcare LLC	$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 VA AVG $18.3M Rank #72 / 78	$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 VA AVG $6.9M Rank #69 / 78	53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 VA AVG 39.7% Rank #15 / 78	495002

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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled

General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+

General Virginia resident.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $40,000 individual

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits

In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)

General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.

Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL

Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)

General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits

Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized

General VA resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits

Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled

General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.

Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000

Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits

Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+

General VA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Is Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. in a walkable area?

Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

When does Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.'s license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.'s license expires on May 31, 2028.

Are pets allowed at Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.?

Yes, Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.?

Alex Parker is the administrator of Friendship Assisted Living, Inc..

How many beds does Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. have?

Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. has 120 beds.

Has Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. had any deficiencies?

Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. has had 5 reported deficiencies since 2021 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

Are there photos of Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.?

Yes — there are 11 photos of Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. in the photo gallery on this page.

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